How far is City of Lowell, MA from Chelmsford, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Chelmsford, MA is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Chelmsford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Chelmsford.
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Start on the route
529 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Arch Street
5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street
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Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn straight onto Dalton Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Dalton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dalton Road
2911 ft · 2 min · Dalton Road
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Turn slight right onto Westford Street
726 ft · 31 sec · Westford Street
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Turn left onto Clover Hill Drive
961 ft · 42 sec · Clover Hill Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clover Hill Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Chelmsford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Chelmsford Street
Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.94 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chelmsford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Chelmsford?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from City of Lowell and 2.2 miles from Chelmsford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.62 one way or $1.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chelmsford.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowell.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Haverhill station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Chelmsford. Straight-line distance: 3.55 mi (5.72 km).
#1 City of Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 109,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.6388700, -71.3217100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chelmsford
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 35,528 |
| Coordinates | 42.5998100, -71.3672800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chelmsford (-71.36728, 42.59981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $0.62 | $1.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.70 | $1.41 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.77 | $1.54 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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